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Personal Liability Risks for Managers and HR
Could managers and HR face personal liability for reasonable adjustment decisions? Read our summary of the latest tribunal ruling.
Draft Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Acas has published a draft revised Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, introducing a greater emphasis on informal resolution, new requirements for documenting workplace concerns and updated guidance on the use of suspension.
Case Study: Bibescu v Clare Jenner Ltd t/a Jenners [2026]
In Bibescu v Clare Jenner Ltd t/a Jenners, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether the Employment Tribunal (ET) had applied the correct legal tests when assessing an accountant’s whistleblowing detriment claim and her allegation that she had been automatically unfairly dismissed for making protected disclosures.
Increases to Employment Tribunal compensation caps and Vento bands for 2026/2027
From 6 April 2026, new compensation caps have come into force for awards made in the employment tribunal for unfair dismissal.
Trade Union Workplace Access: What Employers Need to Know About the Draft Code of Practice
The government has published a draft Code on trade union workplace access rights. Learn what employers need to know ahead of implementation in 2026.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola (Debarred)
In London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola (Debarred), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the Employment Tribunal (ET) was wrong to infer that the Trust’s delay in providing written feedback about why a black employee had not been promoted, was discrimination on the grounds of race.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is here: what does it mean for employers?
On 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. After much deliberation between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the legislation has now been agreed in its final form, bringing with it the greatest changes to employment law in over a decade.
Employment webinar and podcast: Sickness, disability, and reasonable adjustments
Andrew Davidson and Markus Schober share practical guidance for employers on managing sickness absence and understanding the legal duties around disability and reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025]: Practical Implications for Healthcare Employers
In Alom v Financial Conduct Authority, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided important clarification on procedural fairness in the context of misconduct dismissals.
Case study: Chowdhury v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd [2025]
In Chowdhury v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal recently upheld a finding that it would not have been reasonable to redeploy a disabled employee where they did not meet the essential criteria for the role and where training would not have made up for the lack of essential competence for the role.
Case study: AB v Grafters Group [2025]
In AB v Grafters Group, the Employment Appeal Tribunal recently considered what ‘in the course of employment’ means in the Equality Act 2010.
Employment Appeal Tribunal case study: Stedman -v- Haven Leisure Ltd 2025
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (the “EAT”) has recently considered an appeal regarding disability status under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”). This case serves as an important reminder of the principles the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) must consider when assessing disability under the Act.
Why getting pay, benefits and financial entitlements right supports staff wellbeing and minimises legal risk
When we talk about health and wellbeing in the workforce, discussions often focuses on mental health initiatives, flexible working arrangements, or managing the pressures inherent in demanding roles.
Neurodivergence in the workplace: employment law considerations
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and process information. Some of the well-known types of neurodivergence include ADHD, Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. It is estimated that 15-20% of the global population are neurodivergent, and diagnosis in adults continues to increase due to increased awareness.